Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 – Date
Naraka Chaturdashi in 2027 falls on Thursday 28 October 2027 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Naraka Chaturdashi, Ashwayuja Bahula Chaturdashi, is the day before Deepavali: Krishna and Satyabhama killed Narakasura at dawn, so the abhyanga snanam with oil and lamps is taken before sunrise (arunodaya) and the first crackers are lit in the evening. When the chaturdashi covers the pre-dawn of two days the second one, next to Deepavali, is taken; in some years (2026 in India) it falls on the same civil day as Deepavali.
Tithi timing
Bahula Chaturdasi begins 27 October 2027 at 10:50 PM IST and ends 28 October 2027 at 8:48 PM IST.
How the date is decided
Ashwayuja bahula chaturdashi at arunodaya (pre-dawn abhyanga snana); vriddhi -> second day.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| New York | New York, USA | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| London | United Kingdom | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Sydney | Australia | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Thursday 28 October 2027 |
FAQ
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2027?
Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 is on Thursday 28 October 2027 in India (Hyderabad, IST).
Which tithi is Naraka Chaturdashi?
Bahula Chaturdasi of Ashwayuja masa (amanta).
How is the date of Naraka Chaturdashi decided?
Ashwayuja bahula chaturdashi at arunodaya (pre-dawn abhyanga snana); vriddhi -> second day.
What day of the week is Naraka Chaturdashi 2027?
Thursday.
Related
- Maha Navami – Saturday 9 October 2027
- Vijayadashami (Dasara) – Saturday 9 October 2027
- Sharad Pournami (Kojagari) – Friday 15 October 2027
- Atla Taddi – Sunday 17 October 2027
- Dhana Trayodashi (Dhanteras) – Wednesday 27 October 2027
- Deepavali (Lakshmi Puja) – Friday 29 October 2027
- Bali Padyami (Govardhan Puja) – Saturday 30 October 2027
- Kartika Masam begins – Saturday 30 October 2027
- Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam (Yama Dwitiya) – Sunday 31 October 2027
- Kartika Somavaram – Monday 1 November 2027
- Nagula Chavithi – Tuesday 2 November 2027
- Kshirabdi Dwadasi (Chilukula Dwadasi) – Wednesday 10 November 2027
- Kartika Pournami (Deepotsavam) – Sunday 14 November 2027
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